Plyometrics loosely translates into “jump training”. There are also plyometric exercises for your upper body, but the really intense, fat shredding plyometric exercises are the kind done in the P90X plyometrics program, and they are primarily lower body movements.
There are numerous benefits to plyometric training, and you get a healthy dose of all of them in the P90X program.
As with all exercise programs, the more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it:
•Massive calorie burn
•Increased balance
•Increased endurance
•Increased explosive strength
•Increased strength of muscles as well as all connective tissues
•Massive metabolism boost from the sheer intensity of the exercises
•Increased confidence in your ability to really push the limits and to make measurable progress
There is a guy in the P90X Plyo video that has a guy with a prosthetic leg, and not only does he pull off the workout, but he excels at it. So, with no further excuses available to not give it 100%, the exercises begin!
The weeklong vacation is over and I'm rested up. I'm going back to start WEEK 3 of P90Xover again. I'm sure it will be tough trying to get back into it after being lazy for a week in Florida.
Monday-Chest/Back and AbRipper X + Turbo Fire (Fire 30 Class)
In the morning, I did Fire 30 from TurboFire. I am needing to add in the extra cardio to try to help lose some of the vacation pounds I have gained. I absolutely LOVE TurboFire so this is my FUN workout to do.
I was able to still use the same resistance and weights doing the same number of reps. Those dang "dive-bomber" pushups are torture. I am modifying but they're still not getting any easier.
Tuesday: PLYO (the KILLER workout)
I'm pretty sore from yesterday, but waited until the afternoon to do Plyo. I made it through giving it my all but was completely exhausted afterwards. I had absolutely NO trouble going to sleep Tuesday night.
Wednesday: Shoulders/Arms and AbRipper X
Thursday: YogaX
The 1st 45 minutes were extremely difficult and I was so tempted to turn it off right then. I paused the DVD, did a little self-talk, and then kept going. It got better. There were a lot of balance poses and then stretching which were a lot easier than the moves in the beginning. I felt the moves in the back of my thighs on Friday.
Friday: No workout. I kept putting if off then we had plans with friends so I never got in a workout.
Saturday: Legs/Back
The wall squats are a killer. I enjoy this workout. It's tough but definitely do-able. I'll for sure be sore on Sunday. I skipped AbRipper X today b/c I ran out of time.
Sunday: KenpoX
This is my favorite of them all. It's cardio kick-boxing. It's fun and you really feel it in your core.
Here are some clips of some of the moves...
If you have any questions or need any help with the program you are doing, please leave a comment.
Wednesday: Chest/Back and AbRipper X
I pushed hard during this workout. From being able to see my workout sheets, I'm definitely making improvements on the different pushups and reps with the bands. I was pretty sore before going to bed and extra sore in my upper back/shoulders on Thursday.
Thursday: Plyometrics
I had been out of town today and not had any Shakeology. My workout was later in the evening. It was harder to get through it because I did not have that extra energy that I usually have from drinking Shakeology. Halfway through, I did pause it and take a couple of extra minutes to catch my breath. Immediately after, I fixed Greenberry Shakeology with the Recovery Formula mixed in. Even though the workout was intense, I feel much stronger and energized now that I'm done.
If you are wondering what plyometrics is, here is a video of what Tony Horton says at the beginning of the workout about it....
Here is some more info about Plyometrics
Plyometrics loosely translates into “jump training”. There are also plyometric exercises for your upper body, but the really intense, fat shredding plyometric exercises are the kind done in the P90X plyometrics program, and they are primarily lower body movements.
There are numerous benefits to plyometric training, and you get a healthy dose of all of them in the P90X program.
As with all exercise programs, the more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it:
•Massive calorie burn
•Increased balance
•Increased endurance
•Increased explosive strength
•Increased strength of muscles as well as all connective tissues
•Massive metabolism boost from the sheer intensity of the exercises
•Increased confidence in your ability to really push the limits and to make measurable progress
There is a guy in the P90X Plyo video that has a guy with a prosthetic leg, and not only does he pull off the workout, but he excels at it. So, with no further excuses available to not give it 100%, the exercises begin!
Friday: Shoulders/Arms and AbRipper X
I was really feeling sore from Wednesday's workout when I started today. I could barely raise my arms over my head. Once I got through the warmup and stretching, the soreness was much better. Getting through this workout today, was tough, but I managed. It seems that this week is harder to get through, but I will NOT give up on this workout. I feel so much better and stronger each time I complete a workout.
My Favorite Tricep Exercise
I AM RESTARTING THIS WEEK. I WENT ON VACATION FOR A WEEK SO I WANT TO START OVER ON THIS WEEK!!! I AM ADDING INTURBO FIRE WORKOUTS IN THE MORNINGS TO GET BACK ON TRACK.
Wednesday: Chest &Back; Ab Ripper X--Since I missed a day last week, I did not have a rest day. Since I wasn't really sore after the Kenpo, I decided to just move right into Week 2. I was able to do more this week than I was last week. There are worksheets to keep track of reps and weights for the strength days. This way you can see your progression.
Thursday: Plyometrics--This seemed harder today than it was last week. It's a 60 minutes workout. I ended up taking an extra minute break halfway through the workout. The sweat was pouring. For a few minutes I thought I might actually get sick, but I kept pushing through. I know some major calories were burned doing this workout. I have been consistent with drinking the P90X Results &Recovery Formula. It really does help me regain my strength and not be as sore after these workouts.
All sweaty after doing Plyo--but still smiling :)
FRIDAY: SHOULDERS/ARMS AND AB RIPPER X
My day started off with my husband needing me to help him load the trailer up with a bunch of junk that needed to be hauled off. Most of the junk was heavy metal. I was a slow helper trying to lift some of that, realizing I was really sore from the previous days' workouts.
After doing the shoulders/arms workout, I felt like Superwoman--strong, tight. Yes, it was burning, but I know those muscles are doing what they are supposed to.
I wasn't able to do Ab Ripper with the Intensity that I usually do because when starting to do those situps, I realized that my abs were sore from 2 days ago. I did drink the Results/Recovery Formula. It seems like I am not tired and sore after drinking it. Tomorrow is Yoga-X. I'll have to get up early to get that one in (90 min)
Here is a sample of what Ab Ripper X looks like...
Saturday: Yoga (I substituted the 90 minute YogaX workout with Tony's Fountain of Youth yoga video)
When many think of doing yoga, they don't think much of it. I'm here to tell you, it's tough. Halfway through the workout, the sweat was dripping. Breathing is SO important. It's neat to see how your flexibility and range of motion improves as you get more into the moves. I feel rejuvenated after this one today. Here is a WebMD article about the Benefits of doing Yoga.
Here is a video showing you a few of the moves...
Sunday: Legs & Back; Ab Ripper X
All I can say after doing this workout is that I'm a sweaty mess and my legs are like limp noodles. I was looking forward to drinking the Results and Recovery Formula afterwards. I just hope I'm not as sore as I was when I did this workout last week. Tony says in to BRING IT! and that I did today!!!
Thank goodness for this after these workouts!!
Monday: KenpoX Stay tuned for a video for today
Tuesday: REST DAY I wasn't going to take this day off, but ended up cleaning house most of the day. I'm glad I did rest, because Wednesday morning, the scale had really moved.
I have decided to start writing each week about my journey with P90X. I am on Day 2 of Week 2 now so I'll do a better job for the current week.
Here is summary of Week 1:
Wednesday: Chest and Back;Ab Ripper X--I made it through the workout. It wasn't so bad.
Thursday: Plyometrics--I didn't realize I was sore from yesterday's workout until I did this one. It was pretty intense.
Friday: Shoulders & Arms; Ab Ripper X--Still some soreness. This was another intense workout. Saturday: Yoga X--This workout is 90 minutes. I didn't realize it and didn't allow enough time. I only did about 35 minutes. Some is better than none!! No soreness today.
Sunday: We were out of town so no P90X today
Monday: Legs & Back; Ab Ripper X--When I finished this one, my legs were like limp noodles.
Tuesday: Kenpo X--I was very sore today, but pushed through Kenpo, which is kickboxing. I really liked this workout.
I did go ahead and take measurements for the end of Week 1: I gained 2 lbs but that is normal when starting a new workout program. However, I did lose 3 1/2 inches!!!
